Normative ethical theories review

Question 1

The view that we should act to ensure the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number.

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The principle of utility

Question 2

According to Aristotle virtues are innate.

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False

Question 3

Which of the following does deontological ethics not focus on (two answers)...

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Outcome, Character

Question 4

According to Kant we should only act on maxims that...

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Can be universalised

Question 5

The virtuous person becomes virtuous though habit

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True

Question 6

utilitarianism and deontological ethics are...

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Action centred theories

Question 7

Who argues that all pleasures are equal?

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Bentham

Question 8

Normative ethical theories aim to...

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Answer the question: How should I live?

Question 9

The second formulation of the categorical imperative argues that...

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We should treat people as ends in themselves.

Question 10

Good will means that we should...

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Do the right thing out of duty.

Question 11

Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory.

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True

Question 12

Which of the following prevents a maxim from being universalised? (Two answers)

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A contradiction in conception, A contradiction in will

Question 13

Secondary principles are...

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Rules that experience has taught us happiness.

Question 14

Eudaimonia means.....

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Flourishing

Question 15

The hedonic calculus is associated with...

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Bentham

Question 16

A maxim refers to principles/intentions

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True

Question 17

Virtuous actions lie between‘intermediate’ between two vices of ‘too much’ and ‘too little’

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This is called the doctrine of the mean.

Question 18

Virtue theory is an...

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Agent centred theory

Question 19

Which type of Utilitarianism is associated with Mill?

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Rule Utilitarianism

Question 20

Virtue theory is criticised for....

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Failing to provide guidance, Circularity, Lack of guidance in relation to conflicting duties.

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